Testing diamonds

[Tarams]

I was just reading an old thread where CutNut gave some tips for testing diamonds (breathing on them, touching w/lip or tongue). With so many fakes out there now, what is the best way to tell? Chemically, electronically,...?

 

[Tarams]

P.S. - "Megan's Magic Wand" Diamond Tester....what the hell is this??!! (just found on eBay)

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Do not try to learn in minutes from writting about something that can get you into lots of trouble Tara

 

[Tarams]

Hmmm, not sure if I tread on sacred ground here, or what. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. Thought I asked a valid question.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

No - no offense's taken or felt

Never heard of Megans wand???

There is no diamond tester that works for all users. They all require additional tests that require spcific training and some experiance.

 

[PoopEater]

When you take a diamond to have it appraised, is part of the appraisal determining whether or not it's a real diamond? I've always been paranoid about paying for a diamond but getting a cubic zirc. I doubt I could tell the difference.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

we cut the eyelids off apraisers who miss cZ, and bury them up to their neck in desert sand

 

[Tarams]

Well I wouldn't want to be one of those appraisers! Ouch!

I have always been able to tell the difference between a dimaond and a cz, but have never seen any of the other "imposters".

Is it safe to say that "fakes" don't have visible inclusions?